Anderson police searching for bank robbery suspect

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a white man dressed as a woman who robbed The Peoples Bank at Clemson Boulevard and Salem Church Road this morning. The suspect has been described as a white male wearing a curly red wig, a black and white dress, and carrying a large orange handbag. He was described as being "very tall" and wore glasses.

Courtesy of Anderson Conuty Sheriff's Office

This is a person of interest that the Sheriff's office would like to speak with in regards to the bank robbery. Anyone with any information is asked to please call the Anderson County Sheriff's Office at (864) 332-5453.

Courtsey of Anderson County Sheriff's Office

ANDERSON - The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a white man dressed as a woman who robbed The Peoples Bank at Clemson Boulevard and Salem Church Road Friday morning.

A 911 call was placed at 11:13 Friday morning regarding the bank robbery, according to Susann Griffin, spokeswoman for the Sheriff's Office. Police arrived on the scene around 11:22 a.m.

The suspect presented a note to a teller demanding money, according to the spokesperson. He then fled the building.

The suspect has been described as a white male wearing a curly, red wig; a black and white dress; and carrying a large, orange handbag. He was described as someone who is "very tall" and wore glasses.